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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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